| 70 Years Ago | J. K .S. Stewart died, age 86
Officers elected by Bethesda Lodge were: Master Leo Hart, T.E. Graves, Carl Ennie, H. Dee Margrill, Harry Lucas, N.M. Harrison |
| 60 years Ago | Bethesda Lodge officers elected were: Master W.E. Quinn, Leo
Presnell, Clark Walcott, Oliver Rutledge, L.G. Martin, Joe Steed, Smith
Johnson, Jake Dupree, Roy Byman and C.W. McPhail.
Dollie Maberry, Catherine Mackey and Josephine Adams received degrees from Universry of Texas |
| 50 years Ago | Roscoe Presnell was elected Master of Bethesda Lodge.
Officers installed at Big Sandy OES were: Mrs. Ann Merrell, J.C. Eastman, Mrs. Vaudine Tucker, W.E. Simmons, Mrs. Jesse Killian and Mrs. Lucy Dell Gorman Rev. Obie was named president of East Texas College Alumni |
| 40 Years Ago | East Mt. School Supt.J.C. Smith...
Dr. J.I. Cartlidge was pastor of Gilmer's First Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Lee celebrated their golden Wedding Anniversary |
JUNE 30 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Ed. L. Christian died, age 68
The bakery of Emmet Bradford and the harness shop of Will Herring were damaged by fire. Will Moore succeeded Oris J. Burce as Rotary president. |
| 60 Years Ago | Josepha Nations, dau of M/M Oscar Nations, died in auto wreck: Other deaths:W.F. Hackler. 70, Judge Albert Maberry 69, J.M. Hail 79, A.K. Bailey 85. |
| 50 Years Ago | Two year old Hugh, son of Curtis Inman of Perryville was biten by a rabid fox |
| 40 Years Ago | The Mirror won 1st place in general appearance in Annual Texas Press Association newspaper contest. D.T. Loyd was installed as president of Gilmer Rotary Club |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Henrietta Elder, 83; Joseph T. Miller, 93; Allen T. Williamson,
82; James C. Young, 85.
Col. Bobby Stephens of Gilmer received the Golden Plate award from the American Academy of Achievement |
| 20 Years Ago | Dorene Petty attended premiere of movie "The Double McGuffin" which featured her grandson, Jeff Nicholson, as one of the stars. |
| 10 Years Ago | Myrtle Williams celebrated her 96th birthday. Lolas Calvert died, age 87. |
AUGUST 4, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Former resident, Mrs. Henrietta Field died at age 80 |
| 60 Years Ago | Dr. A.J. Childress died, age 56; Mrs. Emma Frances Lawence died, age 94 |
| 50 Years Ago | M/M J.H. Wall celebrated 50th wedding anniversary. W.E. Caldwell died, age 84 |
| 40 Years Ago | Jess H. Moon died, age 63 |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Bettie I. Stewart, 88: Raymond L. Davis, 56; Johnnie Lee Sanders, 44 |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Margaret Steele, 85; Roy L. Hair,Jr., 47; L.C. "Lin" Lenhart, 47; Chester Collier, 81. |
AUGUST 11, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Mrs. Hohn H. Moody died, age 57; John E. Avery died, age 93; Perry Gorman was app't scoutmaster |
| 60 Years Ago | S.E. Nolleys moved in new home; W.R."Puny" Vivian employed to teach
at Rocky Mount near Overton
Audley Taylor Martin died, aged 87; Mrs. Nannie Wilson died, age 85; |
| 50 Years Ago | Edwin F. Patterson named manager of oil mill succeeding Harold F. Trimmell; Croley Insurance Co. rec'd state charter |
| 40 Years Ago | T.E. Graves retired after 57 years with Cotton Belt RR; Irene L. Stephens died, age 67; |
| 30 Years Ago | Carl G. Loyd, 71, died; Other deaths; Ada M. Blasingame, Tommie Lee Aaron, Stella Mae Carter, Doris Marie (Andrews) Edge, Willie R. Quinn; M/M Robert Simmons celebrated 50th anniversary; George Pritchett broke back and leg in fall on an offshore drilling rig; Zelma Price retired as teacher after 37 years at Union Hill School; |
| 20 Years Ago | Dalton Lewis died, age 68; M/M Charles Narramore returned from month vacation in Europe |
AUGUST 18 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Bettie Lee Loyd, 27; Mrs. Roy Lagrone, 28; Noah W. Grau, 41. |
| 60 Years Ago | Harold Trammell succeeded J.H. English as oil mill manager; Pritchett School destroyed by lightning and fire; John Allred, 70, died at West Mountain. |
| 50 Years Ago | Drebon E. Williams, 42, of Dallas died; E.I Carrington brought in the first bale of cotton which he sold to J.C. McDonald for 30 cents per lb.; Valley Bruce Donaby, 21, war veteran drowned in Big Sandy Lake; Charlie Robertson 33 died. |
| 40 Years Ago | Mrs. Sallie Campbell Chase died, age 79; Mrs. E.P. (Lizzie) Reynolds died, ate 93. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Willie R. Quinn 72; Mrs. Julia Taylor, 83; Mrs. Meggie Cowan, 84; Mrs. Onie Griffith, 72; Cleve A. Martin, 81; Arthur Hitt 63 killed on the 11 in car crash-Dewey Hitt died the next day from injuries. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Kate Garrett, 91; Mrs. Grances I. Hearn, 68; Mrs. W.M. McAda, 81. |
| 10 Years Ago | Elton and Frances Petty celebrated 50 anniversary; Clyde Baugh, 86, died in vehicle collision |
AUGUST 25 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | The Crystal Theatre showd its first soound movie "In Old Arizona" starring Warner Baxter; W.S. McIntyre conferred with city officials on bringing natural gas to Gilmer: Cal Kay, of Big Sandy, died at age 82. |
| 60 Years Ago | Cora Dee Mings was making regular dramatic broadcasts on East Texas radio; Ross Baldwin was hired as teacher at Harmony School. Mrs. Bama Binion ret'd from trip to NYC and D.C. |
| 50 Years Ago | R.J. (Bob) Hogg died, age 76; Coy Pettit, 42, died in car wreck; M/M Sam E. Williams celebrated 50th anniversary on the 21st. |
| 40 Years Ago | Ragland-Fenlaw Hospital School of Nursing graduated it first class of 17. Whitfield Clark Lindsey died,age 87; Mrs. Minnie Frances Davis died, age 77. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Dewey Hill, 54; James H. Newsome 87; Irene Love 69. Fire destroyed Nathan Smith home at Grice. Deputy Sheriff Gregg Keller was seriously injured in auto accident. |
| 20 Years Ago | Gilgal Baptist Church dedicated historical marker where first meeting held in 1865; Deaths: Everett (Bunk) Carswell, 72; Jr. R. Fountain, 73; Mrs. Myrtie A. McWhorter, 84. Gilmer native Eddie Dean was elected vice-president of Fort Worth-based First United Bancorp. |
| 10 Years Ago | Bernice Covey, 50 year Eastern Star member honored. Deaths: Mrs. Absebeth Duke, 96; Elijah Jennings, 87; Richard Greer, 78; |
SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Ruth Chaffin attended Business school in Dallas; Charles Roberts succeeded Edwin Davis as mgr of Denman Lbr. Co; W.A. Busby, 92, oldest Texas Mason, died at Latch.Mrs. Ella Laird, 63, died at Ore City. |
| 60 Years Ago | E.B.Stevens, began work for Steve Castaloo Barber Shop; New teachers at Gilmer High were; Lorine Lunsford, Christine Loyless and Virginia Shepperd-Ward School were; Mrs. Orear Watson and Miss Cleo Williams. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Helen Dickerson 38; Mrs. Cordie Dee Attaway 68; Jessie P. Smith, age 42. Freddie Hart bought interest in Raby Gaddis store. Mrs. Jane Lewis, age 101, visted relatives in Pritchett. |
| 40 Years Ago | J.D.Shrum called as pastor at Maple Springs B.C.; P.H. Snow died at 84. |
| 30 Years Ago | Delilah Hicks observed 103rd birthdday. Dave W. Amos died, age 77. |
| 20 Years Ago | B.W. Childess, 45, died in vehicle accident; Other deaths: Dave Pickens, Mrs. Claa Done 86; Frank Lenhart 96. Richard Potter elected Pres of Gilmer Industrial Foundation. |
| 10 Years Ago | Gloria McLuckie, Loyd Owens and Bill Enemann, instructers at LDS "Super Saturday". P.J. & Ruby Starnes and Oscar Hale injured in vehicle collision. Deaths: Harley Hooper 66; Ennis Andrews 49; Maude Gardner 85. |
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | J.M. Marshall attended Confederate Veterans reunion in Nacogdoches. |
| 60 Years Ago | Judge W.A. McIntosh named Pres. of Woodmen of the World Log Rollers Assn., formed in Pittsburg. A cable advised Calvin Mackey that his daughters, Catherine and Louise, had been rescued after the S.S. Athenia was hit by a German torpedo. Mrs. J.D. Sewell died, age 58. |
| 40 Years Ago | S.T. Davis died at home in Rosewood. Harry Lucas was named station agent for Cotton Bell RR. Mrs. L.Z. Patterson died age 78. Fire from lightning strick gutted residence of M/M Olen Fitzgerald. |
| 30 Years Ago | Capt. Steven Dean rec'd Air Force Commendation medal for work as foreign pilot training officer. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Jimmie Fagan 76; Roger Webb 68; B.W. Childress 45. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Gordon Floyd 83; Billy Carter 60. |
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Wylie Jones injured in auto mishap. Mrs. Henry J.Johnson died, aged 71. Neil & Berry Luther Marshall, Joe Connell, Cecil Sorrells, Graceton & Gordon Floyd and Eddie Gorman entered Texas A&M. Briggs Todd, Livingston Brawley, William Harrison, Hamlet Kurtz, Irene Martin and France Buie went to U.T. |
| 60 Years Ago | M/M P.K. Williams & Don took Sara Jo to take train to Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Dee Magrill died, aged 61. Cleon Floyd's barn burned. |
| 50 Years Ago | Congressman Lindley Beckworth was on a trip to Europe. T.B. Lewis was named one of 20 outstanding county agents in the U.S. State Rev & Mrs. Nolan Vance attended his parents 50th anniversary at Lexington. Miss Faye Loyd entered Universary of Texas Law School |
| 40 Years Ago | Marsha Mattox was chosen most outstanding nurse in her graduation class. Wm. O. Goodwin died, aged 54. Ross Davidson 42 died in auto accident. Fire destroyed home of M/M Bowman Hall. |
| 30 Years Ago | Bill Buie installed as chairman of County Program Bldg. Committee. Daryl Lynn Lindsey, 23, killed in truck accident in Virginia. B.B. (Chub) Vivian, died age 63. |
| 20 Years Ago | An auto struck and killed Margaret Ford, 49, wife of Dr. Ted Ford. Other deaths: W.E. (Gene) Thornton, 65; Mrs. Florence Juanita Bailey, 70, Winston Snider, 72. |
| 10 Years Ago | Abilene Police Sgt. Jim Roe located his natural mother, 85-year-old Effie Pearl Gipson, in Gilmer's Leisure Lodge. Ore City Police Chief Kenneth Garriott died, age 56. Deaths included: Orville McDonald 1; Mary Frazier 6; Mrs Irene Beene 95; Travis Bullock 84. |
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 Issue
| 40 Years Ago | Harry Rutledge retired as mail carrier after 53 years: Mrs Amanda W. Arnold died at 74 |
| 30 Years Ago | Dale Bryce named Texas Ranger; Lt. Larry Tefteller, 31, rec'd Bronze Star medal for service in Vietnam: John Rutledge celebrated 90 birthday; Deaths: Mrs. Belle Dalrymple 86, John Newton Horn 79, |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Odell Barber 74, Virgil Fellers 73, Lady Belle Shepperd 84. |
| 10 Years Ago | 92-year-old Bryan Keel's career as farmer and carpenter was featured. Deaths: Lee Wilks 50, R.E. Black 82, Norman Overstreet 52, Sam Ford 83, Lynn Lay 74. |
OCTOBER 6, 1999 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Chas. W. Bowin, 73; S.C. "Charlie" Patterson, 72; |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Irvin M. Day, 72, of Cedar Point; Mrs. Charlotte Lane Well, 87; |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Marvin Lee Jordan, 38, of Ore City was killed at Lone Star Steel when struck by a locomotive he had been riding. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Emma Sue Minor, 73; W.W. Owens, 65; |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Opal Sanders, 72; Mrs. Mignaun Kelly, 71; Mrs. Oteque Stilwell, 67; |
OCTOBER 13, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: J.M. Perdue, 84; J.W.Goodson 83; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: W.T. Wallace 82. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Ramah Oliver 62; L.L. Ship 70. |
| 40 Years Ago | J.C. McDonald received a 50-year pin from Bethesda Masonic Lodge |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Buford Sanders 62; Luther Thorn 60; J.P. Skinner 52. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Jimmie (Oakie)Barnes; Richard E. Dawson 63; Mrs Alecia Marguerite Allen 62; Leroy Dickenson 73 |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Columbus Stewart 89; Glenn Bishop 74; Everett Revill 75; |
OCTOBER 27, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | The two story frame dormitory at Dickson's Colored Orphanage burned: Gilmer received first natural gas service: |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: J.W."Bill" Brison 67; A special train carried Gilmer Masons to Waco for the installation of Leo Hart as Grand Mason of Texas: |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs Claudine Henry 59. |
| 40 Years Ago | Ann Buie was crowned Queen Yam XXII. |
| 30 Years Ago | Lana Sisson crowned Queen Yam XXIII; Deaths: Mrs. Leo Bailey, Jewell W. Gosdin; Mrs. Maude Thomas 82; Georgia Mae Bruner 50. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Dr. Jared I Cartlidge 72. Nan & Ann Poole reigned of the 42nd annual East Texas Yamboree: . |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Ernest Bowers 71; Mrs. Ethel Davis 101; Mrs Exa Bass 72. Joyce Moon was named queen of 8th Annual Possum Festival at Rhonesboro. |
NOVEMBER 3, 1999 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Sam Hill 84; C.B. Myers 76; N.A. Seals 64; G.H. (Dock) Maberry 68; A.B. Willeford 64. |
| 50 Years Ago | Mr/Mrs Wm. T. Dennis observed golden wedding anniversary at Shady Grove. I.F. Smart of Hopewell was given a party on his 76 birthday. |
| 40 Years Ago | A tornado ripped the roof off Thad Glover's house at Bettie. |
| 30 Years Ao | Deaths: Park Ellison 82; Odis Van McCarver 60, Luther Zimmerman 74.Gilmer Airport was dedicated with airshow by Marion Cole of Monroe LA. Ray Price's Cherokee Cowboy Band played for Yamboree. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Richard Dave Roberts 74, Lillian Cooper 75, Mrs. Elzie Hill Sellers 54, Willie Pool 61. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Herny "Art" Brookshire 83, Truman Scott 77, Leon "Buster" Lester 69, Wash Turner 84, Mrs.Grace Davis 89, Mrs. Buryl Fennell 76. Rosalynn Alsobrook published 11th book "Desire's Gamble". |
NOVEMBER 10, 1999 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Jimmy Hale injured in car-truck collision-Herbert Young and W.A. Phillips were unhurt. Deaths: Geo. Ballard 70; Sam Hill 80; Shorty Terry injured in car wreck. |
| 50 Years Ago | Mrs. J.W. Clark of Simpsonville celebrated 73rd birthday. |
| 40 Years Ago | Death: R.F. Grider 78. Home of Rev & Mrs. R.R. Stracener damaged by fire. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: David R. Lagrone 56; E. Douglas Smith 70;Carroll D. Rogers 46; Sallie Bullock 90; Cullis Wade 68. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Wirt C.Cotton 88; Anna Lou Stamps 74; Walter Wyatt Pope 74; Jim Insall 76. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Annie Palmer 97; Wash Turner 86; Mrs. Winnie ( Lantrip) Langford 89; Maxie Mathis 76; Mrs. Bessie Huggins 89. |
NOVEMBER 17, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: John Burcalow, 41, died when a car struck him; ev. W.H. Stanley, 98, retired Baptist preacher, buried at Lafayette; Rev. E.J. Harris succeeded Rev C.W. McPhail as pastor of Gilmer First Methodist Church; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths; Ralph Williams of Pittsburg was fatally hurt when thrown from the running board of a car near Elmwood Sanitarium. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: W.C. Elms, 69; |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Thelma Carlock; Dr. Ted Ford returned to medical practice after tour of duty in Army. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Eddie Ray Hayes, 15, died of football injury; Sammie E. Quinn, 70; D.C. Harp of Gladewater; Mrs. Addie Campbell. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Earnest Wayne Hagler,38; Mrs. Sula K. Cowan, 85; Mrs. Gene V.Johnson, 65;Arthur O. Johnson, 74 Winfield S. Jones, 96: |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Donald Baker,58; Mrs. Mary Holland, 73; Mrs. Eunice Harris, 80; Mrs. Lillie Mae Roberts, 89; |
NOVEMBER 24, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mr. F.O. Williams 74, Dr. L.C. Waller of Whitesboro succeeded Dr. J.C. Tyner as chiropractor here. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. B.F. Terry 57. J.C. Gordon was kidnapped and robbed of $4.53. Judge Pittman store at Bettie was burglarized and robbed of $150.00 |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: S-Sgt. Troy Vivian died from an accidental shotgun wound at El Paso. Fire ravaged the 2-story brick E.Dean home. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: John Edward Calvert of Simpsonville died at 82. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Henry E. Massoletti 70, Marvin Allen Gunn 83, Herman Langford died in a fire at his Latch home. Danny Daniels died from auto accident injury. Harry Lucus closed a 50 year career with the Cotton Belt Railroad. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Reed Moss 76 died in fire at his home, Roy D. Green 70, Barney Dacus 76, Buster H. Moon 67. Leisure Lodge resident Steve Nelson observed 100th birthday. |
| 10 Years Ago | Mrs. Minnie Blackstone celebrated her 80th birthday. |
DECEMBER 1, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Laura Benton; Elmer Bowden 30; R.B. Gately was pastor of Glenwood Methodist Church, Elmer Ferguson suffered broken ribs when his car turned over on him. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: R. Givins Moore, 69; Grocery prices; sliced bacon 18 cents per pound, eggs 29 cents doz, coffee 22 cents per pound, bananas 10 doz. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Ernest M. Johnson, 81; Charlie C. Tuel, 74; Burton B. Elder, 90; |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Lawrence Hardman, 79; Mrs.Lou Ella Robertson, 92; Dora Price, 83; Sgt. Craig Richards of Simpsonville was wounded in Vietnam; Sgt. G.D. Shattles of Enoch rec'd Air Force commendation for Veitnam service. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Dank Finch, 100; Velma M. Henson, 76; Truman R. Cowan found a bottle at Pritchett made by Gilmer Bottling Works whose plant operated in the early years of 20th century. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: John Childs, 91; Helen Manes, 66; James Chandler, 88; Earl Adkins celebrated 90th birthday. Morris Jones retired at 77 years of age. |
DECEMBER 8, 1999
| 50 Years Ago | Mr. & Mrs. B.F. Humphreys celebrated their 50th wedding anniversay on Nov 29th |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Ernest M. Johnson , 81; Dee Mackey signed contract to play pro ball with San Francisco 49ers.. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Louise J. Palmer, 46; W.E. (Edd) Dunkley, 89; Herbert E. Splegelhaver, 72. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Gilbert Horne, 42; Cora Ann Schooler; Neita Jane Amos, 21; |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Fred Gogg, 88; Bobby Hudson, 59; |
JANUARY 12, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | John Medlar, Cotton Belt trainman on his first run, died after flling under a freight treain in Gilmer |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. C.T. Barnes, 74; Anna Geraldine Helen Ragland, 17 mo; |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.R. Garner of Cross Roads, 80; Mrs. Lula Warren Anderson |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Loyd K.Cone, 77; William J. Venn, 50; |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Horace E. Donaho, 64; Mrs. Novelle Green, 49; Ossie H. Hanson, 84; Patsy Ann Steelman, 34; |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Lila Ray, 84; Rev Hubert Jones, 84; Mrs. Essie Smith, 85; Bennie Heagler, 86; Bessie Johnston, 82; Irene Heard, 77; |
DECEMBER 15, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Mayor L.N. Coe lighted a flare on the north side of the courthoouse to celebrate the use of natural gas in Gilmer. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Luther Holmes; |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths; Roy D. Smith, 42, traffic accident near Lamesa; |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Myrtle Loomis Patterson, 78; Mrs. Bonnie Durning was seriously injured in auto accident near Sulphur Springs. Texas oldest active banker, C.T. Crosby celebrated his 90th birthday. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Harry R. Lucas, Sr., 77; Curtis Feggan, 61; Angela Yochum,25, Gene Ward, 75; Eric B. Wehring, 50; |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Ted Parish, 86; Mrs. Autha Rainey, 69; |
DECEMBER 22, 1999 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Harold Dice, Jr. of pheumonia; Mrs. Josephine Gifford, 84; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Caroline King, 93; C. W. Bingham, 75. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Alton Johnson; Lake O'the Pines begin filling after the gates in Ferrell's Bridge Dan were closed in a Dec. 11 ceremony. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: J.J. Davis, 73; W.D.Humphrey, 78; Cotton Miles named head coach at White Oak. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Truman Jones, 55; |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: G.M. Beckham, 91; Beulah Emerson, 79; Harry Lucas died Dec 7; Mrs. Myrtis Herring received a 40-year service plaque by Upshur Rural Electric Coop. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Robert Lane Stewart, 36; J. W. Fuller, 71; Sidney East, 86; J.B. Wallace, 83; A.H. "Coon" Carter, 77; Mary Vaughn retired from Gilmer National Bank after 43 year career. Ervin Marsh celebratede his 88th birthday. |
DECEMBER 29, 1999 Issue
| 70Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. F.N. Huchingson, 56; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: J.C. Reece, 74; Mrs. W.A. Caveness, 89; Mrs. Martha Holcomb, 79; Rev.J.T. Bevel, 82; W.H. Burkett, 87. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. H.R. Simmons, 76; W.L. (Les) Vivian, 73; Mary Elizabeth Elwell, 86; S.H. Shuttlesworth, 50; M.J. (Jake) Davis, 78. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Michael Chrisp, 4; C.H. Cox, Sr. ended his 35th year as operator of theChrystal Theater |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mike Pomeroy, auto accident; 22; Pearl E. Hudson, 90; J.W. Weir, 69; Claud Kennedy, 87; Edwin R. Wimberly, 66; |
| 10 Years Ago | Rev. & Mrs. B.L. Harkey observed their 50th wedding anniversary. |
JANUARY 19, 2000, Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. C.M. Roberts, sister-in-law of the late Gov. Oran Roberts,died here at age 82.Mrs. Amanda Moore 82 died at Rhonesboro. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.C. Bates 84. Mrs. M.J. Baker 74. Frank Winn & N.L. Cross suffered broken bones in car/school bus accident. Miss Mavonee Marr became a student at Ragland Clinic-Hospital. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. C. M. Caldwell 69. Rev. B.C. Wilkins accepted pastorate at Calvary Baptist Church. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Emma Mae Brawley 87. Mrs. Sallie Drigges celebrated 89th birthday. Sgt. Buddy B. Bland discharged after serving in Germany. |
| 30 Years Ago | S.P. McWhorter celebreted his 91st birthday. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: George Moody 89, Alta J. Rutledge 72, Virgil Lewis 53, Levie Stevenson 65, Ressie Mullinix 86,J.N. "Jim" Sisson 94. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Russell South 55, auto accident; Charlie Meador 73; Mrs. Lillian Kuykendall 73; Mrs. Leta Harrell84; Mrs. Marion Stevens 57; Mrs. Pearlie Hagler celebrated her 100th birthday. |
JANUARY 26, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Buddy P. Stegall 40, Mrs. L.B.Snow 79, Mrs. J.V. Davis 73 |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Rena Hart 57, J.C. Miller 82, J.L."Luke" Waldrop died in Longview, 40. Ref. R.A. Clifton accepted pastorate at First Baptist, McKinney. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. C.C. Sikes 57 |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: James Floyd Richardson 33, |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. R. E. Mullican, Charlie M. Moore 79, Mamie Berry 72, C.V. Ehrlish 81. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mayfield Fagan 79, Mrs. Otha King 81, Roy W. Moyers 71, Mrs. Johnnie Spann 91, |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Alton Morris 67, Jarrett Hardeman Jr. 86, Mrs. Josie Camp 88, L.J. Finch 72, David McWhorter 79, Jasper Barnett 77. |
FEBRUARY 2, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: J.J. Spratt, Jr., died at PittsburgJ.M. Hays, photographer, foiled attempted robbery of Perkin's store; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Louise Bradfield 29, Mrs. Mary E. Berry died at Wichita Falls, Mrs. R.H. Ray 61, Mrs. Arch Marshall. Isaac Morris retired after 25 years as postmaster at Ore City. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Wes Ledbetter died 58, John E. Farmer, Grand Saline native died aged 58. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Alex H. Bonner 70, John F. Albright 85, David Lester Wallace 59. Paulette Amos 14, auto acciddent. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: W.H. McKnight 70, Mrs. Roy E. Harris 69, Amos Snider 64, Mrs. Nora Davis 84. The cornerstone of the 1888 Upshur County Courthouse (which was destroyed by fire), located by D.T. Loyd was placed on the courthouse lawn. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Ervin A. Cobb 81. Oren Anderson 73, Lester Cummins 65, Mrs. Jewel Holcomb 69, James O. Porter 55, R.R. Fenlaw 48. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Ramiro Torres Ibarro, 1, drowned in pond east of Gilmer, Willie Byrd 77, Reazelia Jones 86, B.A. "Red" Gilbert 89, Mrs. Gussie McDonald 94, Mrs. Mamie McDonald, 97. Mrs. Nell Slaton celebrated her 100 birthday. |
FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Maxie Floyd 70, Clifford Miller killed in an accident in Houston, U.W. Cox died at Cross Roads, H.D. Cabbiness died. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Charls Aills 15, James Alex Underwood 86, Mrs. A.O. Yocum 86. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Clint Waller 66, H.H. "Pat" Marshall 82, Gordon G. Carrington 64, Mrs. Christine Collier 59, Mrs. Addie Lou Arrington 68. Candidates for county judge were L.G. McKinley, Avis Ray & Tully Reynolds.Minimun wages raised to $1.45. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Harvey Muckleroy 82, Mattie Isola Adams 70, Mrs. Johnnie B. Roberts 72, |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Randy Warren 1o7, Mrs. Leaner Williford 96, Mrs. Emmaline Jones 91, Mrs. Lorice Dee" Cooper 64, Herbert "Peck" Laney 71, Edgar Berry 82. |
FEBRUARY 16, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Mrs. Sarah Scott died, age 89; Jack Winn was one of the first 20 men appointed to newly-formed Texas State Highway Patrol: |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: George F. Green ;Mrs. Lula Goolsby |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mollie Denton McGee 87; Maude Grimmer Boyd 82; James F. Lambert 78; Mrs. Henry H. Bauman 79. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Hamilton B. Daniels 72, Clay Herrmann 48: M/M R.E. Gates bought Youngtown Toggs from M/M O.O. Rountree. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Roxie Harvie 84, J. Franklin George 69, Grace Hitt 71, Chessie D. East 70. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: W.H (Bert) Taylor 61, |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: John Fort 75, Mrs. Modena Rash 62, Mrs. Betty Nelson 91, Mrs. Christene Johnson 39, Philliip Webb 25, |
FEBRUARY 23, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Wm. Ellington 75; On UT honor roll-Irene Martin, Briggs Todd & Wm Harrison. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.M. Mood 55, J.D. Kerr, 45, died after a runaway team threw him under a stalk cutter.Mrs. Bill Craig at Lubbock. |
| 50 Years Ago | Death: D.A. Lingo |
| 40 Years Ago | Death: John H. Brison 90. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: J.W. Holimon 79; Coy R. Brown 68 auto accident. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Arthur "Red" Stocks 83; Mrs. Carrie Blasingame 91, Travis Monts 59, |
MARCH 1, 2000 Issue
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. G.W. (Nannie) Glenn 66. Sgt. Bill King graduated from military police school at Camp Gordon, GA |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Andrew F. Bowman, 68; Johnny B. Tye, 64. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Olivia Robertson, 83; D. H.S. Florence of tyler; Mrs. W.M. Hogg, 88, of West Mountain; A.C. Blace, 56. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Clara Lansdale, 102; Martha L. Pickitt, 91; J.F. McBride, 66; Mrs. Zeuelle P. Mask, 89. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Jo Dean Childress, 57; Lola Mae Causey, 86. |
MARCH 8, 2000 Issue
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Norman McClelland; Hilton Webb, 81; J.W. (Bill) Moore, 67; Raymond Holcomb, 46; Robert Clyde Polk, 66; Gordon Anderson, former Upshur County Sheriff. Curtis O. Smith retired from teaching. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Jimmie Ashley, 73; Mrs. Mary Loise Hinson, 95; John R. Harris, 59; Sam Alford, 92; Mrs. Rosa A. Jones, 90; Mrs. Iva Mae Despain, 75; O.A. Chipman, 49; John T. Lewis, 61; Effell Fluellen, 95; Walter J. Darden, 69; Reuben Barnes, 81; Opal Virginia Brookshire, 67; |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Bessie Lindsey, 90; Claude Muckleroy, 86; Joe Haley, 62. |
MARCH 15, 2000 Issue
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Essie Head, 72; Mrs. Dessie Chasteen of Ore City. M/M Oliver Davis of Ore City observed their 50th wedding anniversary |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Susie Hawkins, 90; Charlie O. Holloway, 69; F.J. (Tiny) White, 58; Johnny Childress, 63; Leroy Lindsey, 67. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Carl Tyson, 80; Daniel Lansdale, 27; Elvyn Johnson, 74; Janette Jackson, 80; Rosie Brown, 67; U.M. Jones, 26; Former Texas Atty. Gen. John Ben Shepperd, 74, Gladewater native, died; James "Buck" Florence, 53. |
MARCH 22, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: M.R. Barton, 64; R. A. Adkins, 80; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mack Fowler, 18, fatally crushed by a gravel truck |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. W.N. Rutledge, 78; Luther Bond, 48; Edwin A. Gordon 111, died on 28th birthday; Craig T. Taylor, 70. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Elton Pilcher, 58; |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: James C. Willeford, 41; |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Alta M. Calvin, 84; Frank C. Duffey, 90; Mrs. Mattie Hunter Brodbeck, 80. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths; Elmer Laschinger, 88; E.C. "Pete" Steelman, 85; |
MARCH 29, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Eddie Richards of Simpsonville. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: R.E. (Bud) Wilson, 62, died at PattonfieldMrs Giles Steelman, 74; Mrs. Sybil McAlliser 18; John Allen Moss, 16, fatally hurt in a fall from a truck |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mr. G.W. (Nannie) Glenn, 66. Mrs. J.H. Youngkin celeabrated 90th Birthday. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. L.O. Shockey |
| 30 Yeas Ago | Deaths: Former Upshur County sheriff, Gordon Anderson, 64 |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: G.E. Harrison; Mrs. O.B. Wilks,77; Mrs. Alta Fern Cannon, 37; Mrs. Willie Mae Stewart, 81; Odis Parsons, 78; Mrs. Rhoda Robinson, 93. Rufus Brewer celebrated his 100th birthday. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Elmer N. Laschinger, 87; Willie L. Jones, 79; Mrs. Seive Hart, 89; Huey Aaron, 54. |
APRIL 5, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: B.C. Spann; Mrs. R.A. Adkins, 65. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. W.M. Hawkins, 95. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Fannie Rebecca Herron, 62; Mrs. Fannie Beene, 85; Mrs. A.F. Knight, 68; Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Henson, 74. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Cay Richardson, 82; |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: J.S. (Steve) Castloo, 65; Henry A. Gage; Marvin Dorman; Mrs. Jesse Mae Yocom, 72; William (Roy) Willeford, 51; State Rep. George T. Hinson, 59 |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Ace L. Hill, 78; Exa Raye McCluney, 68; E.K. Short, 65. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Connie Powell, 56; L.L. "Dock" Berry, 92; Mrs. Lue Nell Johnson, 65; Stanley Jones, 81; Maybell Covey, 75, |
APRIL 12, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Rev. J.L. Helms, 74,. L.N. Coe re-elected mayor M/M Loyd Wallace, and children, moved to Terrell |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: J.L. Dunnigan, 55. Jake Long 7 John D. Goolsby elected to city council & Royce Hogg mayor. H.P. McGaughey elected Upshur-Rural Electric Co-op president. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Asa Byers, 70. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. T.E. Graves, 77; Mrs. Grace Allen Mouoghon, 58. Elections: Robt. Berry Cook & Raymond Fielden-School Board; Fred Odom & Don McClung, City Council; Ed Herrmann, Mayor |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Herman Gipson, Henrietta Albright, Ina T. Wells, Lela Marr, Dessie Clark, Medals from the government earned by Sgt. Curtis O. Smith, Jr. were present to his parents for his service in Vietnam where he was killed. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Bessie Pool, 76; James Owens, 61; J.J. Vonnette, 68; A.G. Welch, 69; Mrs. Gordie Anna Pruitt, 85; Sybil Stephens, 52. Elections: Dr. Wesley Bishop & James Gee, Gilmer school board. Frank Bruns, Mayor, Edwin Herrmann & Lee Hobbs, councilmen. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Violet Davis, 86; Gladys Holloway, 74; Mrs. Tula Russell, 80, Mrs. Opal Price, 82; Mrs. Cora Lee, 85; Mrs. Marie Hamberlin, 69; B.F. (Ben) Sanders, 78. |
MAY 10, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mary Evans, 35. Dickson Colored Orphanage was taken over by the state. Atty. M.G. Mell delivered commencement address at Ashland school. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: W.J. Lindsey, 80; Mr. Louis Herring died after being hit by auto. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: W.R. Arrington, 85; John A. Mings, 71. |
| 40 Years Ago | Wolf trapper Louis Charlton reported he had killed 41 wolves in Camp and Upshur counties. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Arthur Lee, 74; Willie Whiteside, 65; Roy Newsome, 90; E.D. Johnson, 76; Mrs. Dillie Hill, 84. Price of plate lunch at Upshur House was .99 cents. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Leta P. Fowler, 76; Robert D.Shaw, 80; Mrs. Ada E. Green, 76; Hubert Revill, 84. Elections: Buck Florence, State Rep., Icky Barber hooked a 110 lb., 2 ft. long, alligater snapping turtle at Lake O'the Pines. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Maxine Puckett, 60; Wilburn Marsh, 66; Mrs. Ora Loving, 79; Mrs. faye Rash, 78; Euell Bell, 81 |
MAY 24, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | A new $35,000 gym and auditorium was proposed for GHS. GHS honor graduates were Lamon Rayh and Jim Raymond Little. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Millie Ellis, 65; B.A. Lassiter, 75, Joe Beavers, 62. Union Ridge High School grads: Melba Rosenkoetter, valedictorian, Willard Bishop, salutatorian, Mary Edna Cranford, Alfred Dee Collier, Ralph Dalrymple, Ada Helen Horn, Verna Jones, William Maloney, Joe Charles Massey, Valrie Spence and Emma Sue Wright.. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: James W. King, 66; J.W. (Will) Davis of Winnsboro, 83; Harmony High School valedictorian, Mary Jo Senn, salutatorian Wilma Grace Carlock |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: J.R. Johnson, 77; Mat Tillman |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Audie Cox, Noah Piocher, Roger Shaw, William Connor. Myrtle Lee Hill, elected 1970 Senior Citizen of the year. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Leck D. Hurt, 72; Dollie V. Dees, 81; Mrs. Lona C. Futrell, 84; Nora May Morris, 84; Donald Chandler, 33. GHS valedictorian was Tim Brannon |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: J.W. Caffey, 79; Mrs. Pauline Franklin, 90; Mrs. Ola Lyle, 91; Milton Langford, 80; Cottie Black, 76; Theodore Johnson, 84. |
MAY 31, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Harrell Bates, 23; J.J. Morris, 82 Confederate veteran died at Center Point. Harvey Crawford graduated from Sam Houston State Teachers College |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Robert Stegall, 74; Willis Young, 68. |
| 50 Years Ago | GHS valedictorian, Mary Ann Ragland, salutatorian, Joanna Stephens |
| 40 Years Ago | Rita Hudson was winner of 5h grade Gilmer Mirror spelling trophy. Rev H.A. Spell named interim pastor at Indian Rock Baptist Church. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Dr. Tedroe J. Ford, 52; Marcel Wood, 16 drowned at Lake O'the Pines; William Jump, 56; James Arthur Evans, 74; Mrs. Durene Marler, 58; Allie W. Johnson, 82; Tessie Jeffery, 63. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Joanna Lorraine Benefield, 38; Fred Duffey, 102; C.E. "Spooky" Elwell, 62; Mrs. Mary E. Guinn, 76; James E. Griffin, 70; Mrs. Catherine Murrell, 73. |
JUNE 14, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: R.L. Brawley, 67. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Alice McKnight, 73; N.E. Texas Presbytery bought 312 acre tract NE of Gilmer for Summer camp. |
| 50 Years Ago | Johnny Whitby succeeded Roscoe Presnell as WM of Bethesda Masonic Lodge. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: O.T. Williams, 41. E.R. Monk named WM of Masonic Lodge |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Minnie Taylor, 83; Mrs. Leona Williams, 55; William Edgar Vick, 71. Melvin Cross succeeded Ray H. Greene as Pres of Gilmer Industrial Foundation |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Scott Pickett, 62; L.M. Gardner, 49; Alma Hazel Fowler, 72, Harry K. Macauley, 58; Anton Frank Dietz, 78; Charlie L. Parmley, 93; James C. Williams, 65; John Henry Kinel, 85; Upshur graduates of Texas A&M included: Joseph H. Ledlow, Michael W. Mills, Melinda J. Anderson, David E. McQueen, David B. Weisinger, |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Jeanne Hunt, 95; Mrs. Pearl Finney, 93. Birthday Celebrity: Alice Fore, 106. |
JUNE 21, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Earl (Taylor) Adkins; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: O. Newsome, 42. Jack C. Winn was appointed to military academy at West Point. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: John Loyd Pope, 74. Scoutmaster Scotty Terry accompanied Scouts Tommy Marshall, Robert Brooks, Bobby Warrick, Barry Kurtz, James Maberry, Buzz Ragland, Bobby Osborne, Thomas Hair and Larry Stephens to Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, Pa. |
| 40 Years | Paul Caldwell graduated from Dallas police academy and assumed a position on Dallas police force. Charles Hogg, West Point cadet, addressed Gilmer Rotary Club |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.P. Maberry, 85; Mrs. Alma Galloway, 82 (daugher of Dr. H.C. Wilson); Mrs. Eunice Mae Manes, 57; Jean Grant, 40; John Ben Shepperd, Jr. 27. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Leona Pope, 92; Ethel L. Owens, 89; Thomas Cliff Johnson, 85; Homer Clemens, 76; Mary Elizabeth McDonald, 81; Virgil Willard, 75. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Jack Taylor, 71; Lizzie Carr, 82; Les Inman, 77; W.H. (Spooky) Hill, Jr. 43. |
JUNE 28, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: J.D. Green, 40. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Mattie L. Mortan, 93. Leo Presnall was installed WM fo Bethesda Lodge-Clark Wolcott, SW; Smith Johnson, J.W. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Fave Bruner 75; John Early Davis, 87. Birthday celebrity, Mrs. W.F. Glass, 85; |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Louis E. Calvert, 82; Lee Renshaw, 78. Ten parachute jumpers from Dallas performed at Myers Poole's airstrip at Latch. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: S.H. Newsom, 86; Ribin P. Higginbotham 74;Gary Wayne McWhorter, 26. Stephen Michael Green, 15; Reba Marie Windsor, 37. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Jester moody, 83; Trudy Nolan, 92; Charlie J. Cregler; Lester Patterson, 68. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Jimmie Barton, 70; Mrs. Imogene Waites, 71; Mrs. Emma Lee Davis, 80; Mrs. Bertha Holcomb, 87: Mrs. Malissie Addams, 95. |
JULY 5, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Mrs. R.H. Williams sold her shoe repair shop to Grady Leard |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Ella Roberts, 67; Chester Rogers, 67; Mrs. Will Horn, 56; J.H. Horton, 79. New FBC pastor was Rev. W.B. Huntberry. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Ben F. Humphreys, 77; Six member os Crain family, formerly of Gilmer, died in a 2-car collision in Pasadena, CA |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: George Venn, Jr, 57; Temple B. Ingram succeeded D.T. Loyd as Rotary Club Pres. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Carl Hoffman, 73; ASCS supervisor Lewis Stracener, Jr., received a 30 year pin. Melvin Cross succeeded Dr. Ted Ford, Jr., as Rotary Club Pres. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: A.G. Green, 72; Mrs. Elzie A. Jones, 61; |
JULY 12, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: C.J. Penick, 70; Mrs. A.L. Bradfield, 52; |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: James B. Collier, 81; Jeff Price, 79. |
| 50 Years Ago | Nelta Ruth Buie represented Gilmer at Mineola Watermelon Festival. D.B. Clonts elected to board of directors of Upshur-Rural Electric Co-op |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Charles Thomas Douphrate. The Hudgins Store observed 35th anniversary. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Lillie Smith Willeford; Mrs. Norman Ray, 76. Navy Lt. Gwinn Corley rec'd flight wings in ceremonies at Beeville Naval Air Station. Barry Moore signed contract with the Houston Oilers |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Roy Means, 70; R.N. Brewer, 100. East Mountain class of 1940 gave thanks to D.T. Loyd, J.C. Smith Obie Baker, and others for their help in school. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Joe Berry Cook, 89; L.J. Morris, 73; J.D. Callaway, 82; Mrs. Lyska Adams, 72; Thomas Oxford, 72; Mrs. Louella Robinson, 87, Odell Pyle, 32; |
JULY 19,2000 Issue
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: H.R. Porter, 43; Robert O. Irons, 71; Joe M. Stanford, 78; Mrs. Fred Boyd; Mrs. Harriet M. Bailey, 92. |
| 40 Years Ago | A.S. Byman, Gilmer's first filling station operator, retired after 50 years. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Alva Cook Lawrence. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Lena A. Glenn, 87; Mrs. Sydney (Elsie) Hines, 76; Mrs. Alice Ford; Mrs. Nobie Armstrong, 64; George A. Roberts, 81; Mrs. Ruby Camp, 87; R.O. Grider, 79. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Harold Loyd, 68;Raymond Lindsey,79; Lemma McBratney, 91; Billy Butler, Sr., 57; Mrs. Rosetta Crowe, 86. Daine Sewell, 30 year employee, retired from Hudgins Store. Alvis L. McAllister, 48, named Police Chief. |
JULY 26, 2000 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Richard W. Norton, 54. Thomas R. Oxford and L.J. Morris enlisted in the Army. W.O. Davis, Jr., entered Naval Academy |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Porter Cubie, 51; James Martin Hall, 70. Capt. Marion W. Green was reported missing in Korea. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: William Fred Chastain, 77; James Duncan and Lynn Anderson were married July 22 at Bettie Methodist Church. M/M Barry Kurtz were injured in auto accident whil honeymooning in south Lousiana. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.D. Wathall, 53; Billy Stewart. Army Reserve Cols. O.C. Clark and Frank Bruns were on summer duty at Fort Lee, VA |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Dr. Harris Daniels, 69; J.D. Stiffler, 51; C.R. Russell, 81; Mrs. Pearl Crowe, 69; J.V. Stanley, Jr., 55; A.H. (Dick) Meadows, 75. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Doug Lane, 39; Bruce Merrell, 82; Mrs. Mary Burkett, 90; Gerald L. Love, 78; Leroy Todd, 66. |
AUGUST 9, 2000 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Death: Mrs. Gid Harris, 70; Mrs. P.E.Mackey. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Martha (Aunt Jane) Lewis, 92; Max Croley 49; A.G. Roper, 58, broke his neck in auto accident; Columbus O. Todd, 55. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mary Elizabeth Blundell, 95; Mrs. Bruce (Moore) Shirley, 24; |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Ola Callaway, 83; C.W. Burch, 68; David A. Young, 81; Morris G. Whiteside, 38; Mrs. Noble Duree Little, 75. Davy G. Duncan graduated from Baylor Universary. |
AUGUST 23, 2000,Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: V.O. Stamps, 47. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Shirley Carol Taylor, 2; Mrs. W.H. McClelland,79. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: A.W. Crouch, 78; Mrs. Lilian Bates Hope, 53. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Newie L. Amos, 90; Randy Sharp, 67; Sarah Emma Snow, 83; Mrs. Annie Mitchell, 83; Horace Jay Spencer, 78; Harold Dean Adkinson, 36. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Menlo L. Shedd, 69; Cindy Sue Patrick, 20. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: John Kennedy, 18; Harold Martin, 61; Ocie Stoker, 85; |
AUGUST 30, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Kent Machen, 6; GHS faculty: Henry McClelland, Supt., John W. Avery, Lawson Sowell, Marshall Brown, Eunice Roberts and Mrs. Tommie Mitchell |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Charlene Sparks, 8; Elder. E.L. Baird, 60. Mrs. Lula Jane Wilson, 61. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Pvt. Milton H. Palmer, 32; Mrs. Mary Vaughan, 70; Mrs. Roy Newsom, 58; A.W. Odom, 59. Pfc. John V. Pruitt reported missing. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Neill Buie, 15. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Virginia Nell Francis, 17. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Sue Ann Ellison, 32; Dewey Adams, 81; Minnie Darden, 73; Mrs. Lola Jean Chandler,; 79 M.E. Fargason, 90. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Patsy Stukey, 73; Mrs. Annie Keel, 85; Eddie Ray, Sr., 72; |
SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Lula Pankhurst, 61: E.A. Jasper bought George Anderson Cash Store: Hilton McClelland was named manager of the Milk Plant: M.B. Briggs opened Silver Alley Filling Station. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Rev. J.B. Orr, 82; Mrs. Mary Ella Porter, 85;Orear Watson was city marshal; Snooks Moon and Franklin Lovell were hurt in a car wreck. B.L. Lee Lumber Co. office and warehouse on Titus St. burned. |
| 50 Years Ago | New GHS high school opened. Sue Warren was named duchess of the Tyler Rose Festival. Richard H. Barrett received the M.S. degree at Texas A&M. C.H. Bragg, D.O., opened hospital at Big Sandy. Dial Martin refeived the Ph.D. degree in entomology at Iowa State. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: W.C. Henderson, 82; |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Reece D. Epperson, 75; Alexander Leslie King, 78. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Bobby Lee Perkins, 14; Ella Marie Lagrone, 60; Manie Louise Head, 79. Mrs. Addie Sturdivant celebrated 91st birthday |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Ellis Wade, 70; Brandon Dicks, 6; Willie Stephenson, 50; Charles J. Langford, 71; Alexander Magno, 24, of Pittsburg. |
September 13, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. S.J. Waghalter, 47. |
| 60 Years Ago | Students attending college: Baylor U.- Charles Roberts, Edward Florence, Richaard Davis, Futrell Jones, Dorothy Lynn Berry, Marjorie Coe, Mary Jo Boykin, Genevieve Daniels, Ernestine Dedman, LuElla Futrell; Stephens College - Sara Jo Williams, Bobby Jean Warren. UT - Bennie Duncan, GeneAllen McClelland, Dick Roberts, Elizabeth Harrison; Dodd College - Faerine Maberry; SME - Audrell Hamm; TEXAS A&M -Edwin Gordon, Jack Nelson, Bobby Stephens, Mitchell Marshall, Tom Inglis; TSCW - Bonnie Jo Stephens, Martha Epperson, Billie Ruth Nolley, Eloise Shipp; SFA - Mary Sue Cadenhead, Juanita Harris; NTSTC - Virginia Ann Cox, Wayne Hinson, Donald Duke. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Dr. Ray W. Stephens, 58; Mrs. Isham E. Hill, 82; Frank M. Hartt 66: Leo Hart named secretary of Tx. Masonic Grand Lodge, Waco |
| 40 Years | Deaths: Mrs. Annie Ethel Bullard, 76; Mrs. Hulda Elizabeth Shumate, 100. Dr. & Mrs. Gene Pitman app't medical missionaries to Nigeria. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Army Sp/4 Donnie P. Smith,drowned in a river while on a mission in Vietnam on his 21st birthday. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Sammy Staten, 49; Charles Coppedge, 68. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Roy McClung, Sr., 82; |
SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Susie Maler. The first of the Cotton Belt (R.R.) 4-5-4 locomotives No. 801, went through Gilmer on a trial run. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. L.C. McCain, 37. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Billy W. Avant, 21. B.R. Richardson was named Gilmer school superintendent. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Tolbert Luther Palmer, 75; Von Ray Shipp, 26 Andrew Jackson Fuller, 70. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Marylyn Young, 14; Tony Morrell, 19; John B. King, 55; Minnie Fink; Francis Monk; Roy Fred Simmons, 76. Frank Mitchell celebrated his 90th birthday. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Pervis White, 72; R.D. Helms, 70; Mrs. Georgia Nolan Coone, 71; |
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. C.E. Owens; R.J. Loyless, 52; Mrs. Susie Meeler. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J. H. Thornton, 87. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Mary Pool Williams, 61; Reuben B. Patterson, 78;. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: John Clifton, 69; Mrs. Maggie Willeford, 82. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Ella Todd, 88; Mrs. Gilbert Warrick, 60; Roy Mackey; Mrs. Eula Walker; Tommy Robertson, 21 killed in Vietnam. State historical marker was dedicated at New Hope Church (founded in 1855) |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: John Wesley Wright, 16; Barry Lynn Reeves, 25 |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: N. L. Chafin, 96; Martha Meadows, 94; Vernie Logan, 71; Reece Luster, 84; Vertis Tipton, 86; Bailey Shrum, 71.. Gilmer native Rosalyn Alsobrook's 12th novel, Wild Western Bride, was released. |
OCTOBER 4, 2000 Issue
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: George Anderson, 58. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Dr. C.P. Reynolds, 75; |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: K. C. Jones, 66; Mrs. Mary Frances Pritchett, 87. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Tol McDonald; Urbana Cates; J.E. (Eff) Reynolds; Wm. M. Chasteen. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Alton Davis, 77; Mrs. Avis I. Shofner, 94; Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, 77; Mrs. Jessie Mae Griggs, 67. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Kenneth C. Hathaway, 66; Arthur Lynn, 96; Mrs. Aline Chambers, 76; |
OCTOBER 18, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Virgil Seahorn; Mrs. Betty Longshore, 87. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. J.D. Carrington, 71; Mrs. Mims Tillman, 84; Mrs. Presnell, 55. A total of 2,890 men registered for the draft, about 10 percent of the county's population. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Ira Burnett, 50. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Anna Howell, 85; Joseph Earl King, 69. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Victoria Denson, 89. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Lavon Castleberry, 60; J. C. Morris, 70; Mrs. Alice Wallace, 72. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: H.E. Vick, 81. Thomas Howard, 24. |
NOVEMBER 15, 2000 Issue
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Cpl. Fred Hall, Navy veteran, killed in Korea; Mrs. Charlie Rice (nee Winnie Fannin), 52. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Mattie Salter, 92; |
| 30 Years Ago | Receiving Upshur Rural Electric Co-op service awards were: L.B. Bryant, Sabra Whatley, Ernestine Callaway, Homer Vick W.H. Shoults, Walter Stewart. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Minnie Stout, 82; T.W. Offield, 79; Betty Jo Parrish, 51; J.A. Jackson, 59; Mrs. Lillian Nilsson, 69: Billy Skinner received a 25-year service award from SWEPCO. |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Bobbie Harrison, 64; Maurice Machen, 71; |
DECEMBER 27, 2000 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Arlon Lemons, son of J.J. Lemons, was killed by hijackers in OK. Burglars stole groceries from E.C. Stephens store. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: Louis F. Boyle; Mrs. John Williams, 62; Mrs. Tommie (Della Catlett) Trotter, 43; Buster Orr received permit to drill for oil. V.E. & Briggs Todd bought the Jefferson Hotel from Jown W. Hooser. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. George W. Sanders, 74; D.A. Arnold, 78; W.A. Rutledge, 89; James C. Vick, 67; Mrs. Beatrice Shore.Mrs. Beatrice Gage, 89: W.R. Bailey,, father of Leo Bailey, was injured in auto accident. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Henry E. Speer, 84; Mrs. Harvey C. Ballew, 48; Mrs. Nettie Kaye Meecom, 74: |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: Drew Wallace, 69; Mrs. Dovie Monts, 84; Marion Wimberly, 65. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: George P. Bane, 59; Mrs. Arnetta Leon McCellon, 82; Mrs. Lawis Barbour, 72; Mrs. Mercer Stubb, 66; Esther Puckett, 82; Mrs. Nona Lee Whitt, 81: |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Mamie Hart, 82: |
JANUARY 03, 2001 Issue
| 70 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Tom Medlin, 25 died of typhoid fever: New County OfficialsJ.M. Seago, sheriff, Clem C. Hill, chief deputy; Nat J. Harrison, tax collector; Will M. Smith, county clerk; B.F. Bledsoe, J.P; W.E. Floyd, constable; Maurice Hinson , deputy tax collector; Monte Bell Woodfin, chief deputy county clerk. |
| 60 Years Ago | Deaths: James Nelson, 88: New county officers: Sid T. Buie, county judge; G.L. (Freddie) Hart & Herbert Taff, commissioners; Arch Owen, district clerk. |
| 50 Years Ago | Deaths: F.S. Green, 72; Mrs. Nannie J. Hancock, 90. Looney Lindsey opened law office. |
| 40 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Jim Ferguson killed in auto accident: Dee Mackey' contract with SF 49ers purchased by Baltimore Colts. |
| 30 Years Ago | Deaths: George H. Heath, 68; William Foy Robertson, 63; Mrs. Willie Maud Lee, 80; Ola Bledsoe, 92; Ray Dale Burcalow, 30: New County Officials elected: J.O. Duncan, D.A.; E.S. Simpson, J.P.; Norman Tuel county school supt.; Carl Pitman, county treasurer; Neal McCurry, commissioner; O. W. Loyd, county clerk; Leo Williams, district clerk; L.E. Lindsey, district judge; Herbert Taff & George Smith as J.P.'s. |
| 20 Years Ago | Deaths: Mark A. Andrews, 21; Walter Lee Bailey, 73; Teathel Jones, 72; Tenie Corene Machen, 83; Elbie O. Hudspeth, 67: |
| 10 Years Ago | Deaths: Mrs. Bernice Johnson, 100; Woodrow Cavitt, 77; Mrs. Mildred Coston, 77. Ed Gooch, 84: |
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